1
as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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2
as in like
having qualities in common
mathematics and computer programming are akin in that they both require logical thinking
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Recent Examples of akin
In many ways, this scenario, as well as others akin to it, would present a real nightmare for physicists!
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Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The finding, published Thursday in the journal Science, suggests that longevity is akin to other complex traits — such as cholesterol levels and osteoporosis risk — that are thought to be shaped by many genes but also heavily influenced by how and where people live.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
The effect is disorienting, akin to watching a tire and its hubcap rotate in seemingly opposite directions.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
The film takes some departures from the visual styles found in Pickford’s other films, invoking an unusual tone of despair while deploying camera angles and lighting akin to German Expressionist cinema.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The finding, published Thursday in the journal Science, suggests that longevity is akin to other complex traits — such as cholesterol levels and osteoporosis risk — that are thought to be shaped by many genes but also heavily influenced by how and where people live.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
The effect is disorienting, akin to watching a tire and its hubcap rotate in seemingly opposite directions.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
The film takes some departures from the visual styles found in Pickford’s other films, invoking an unusual tone of despair while deploying camera angles and lighting akin to German Expressionist cinema.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for akin
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On a related note, why not add a jump button?—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In New Mexico, Oklahoma and eastern Texas, the weather service has received reports of trees and limbs snapping under the weight of the ice, and related power outages.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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In a comparable case in the United States in 2023, a federal judge imposed $5,000 fines on two lawyers and a law firm after ChatGPT was blamed for their submission of fictitious legal research in an aviation injury claim.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the center of this movement is OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, whose generative AI models represent a general-purpose capability—comparable to the steam engine or electric motor—that can amplify nearly every form of knowledge work.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This is analogous to what psychologists call System 1 and System 2 thinking in humans.—
Ricky J. Sethi,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cash App This app is analogous to Venmo.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Services revenue is expected to grow at a year-over-year rate similar to what Apple just reported, so call it about 14%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Everyone followed a similar sartorial rhythm, in sheer looks, black sparkles, and some cool-toned mint.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Humans and wildlife alike feast on the fruit, with a taste between a banana and a pineapple and a custard-like texture.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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How can conservation plans or fisheries management strategies be effective if such species remain largely unseen?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Until now, combining such materials with complex 3D microstructures remained out of reach.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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